External Mode Setup (PC, Remote Apps)¶

(PC Games, Chiaki PS Remote Play, Xbox Remote Play apps, or any external input application)

External Mode is used when Vision sends inputs through a virtual Xbox 360 controller instead of Titan Two.

Use this method if:

You are playing on PC (Steam Version)
You are using Chiaki or another PS Remote Play app
You want to use Greenlight or Xbox App
Any other external apps that accept a controller input

Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have downloaded and installed all required programs and environments, including HIDHide, for your setup in the Installation Guide

External Mode¶

1. Open the Cosmic Remote Launcher¶

In your extracted Cosmic Vision folder, open the Cosmic Remote Launcher

Cosmic Remote Launcher

2. Select Capture Card & Controller Input¶

Choose your Capture Device _ (PC users: Select OBS Virtual Camera as your capture device)
Choose your Controller Input device
Output Mode set External

None found?

Open HIDHide and ensure your controller is not hidden
Try a different USB port or cable
Refresh the Controller Input

3. Launch the Session¶

Press Launch.

Upon first run:

A login window appears
Enter your Discord ID (not your username)

How to Find Your Discord ID

Your Discord ID is a numeric value.
Follow this guide: Where can I find my Discord User ID? — support.discord.com →

Performance Tips¶

Improve FPS & Stability

Shrink or minimize the Cosmic Vision window until it shows 60 FPS
Set Overlay → Meter or Overlay → Off in the Vision menu
(“Off” disables the on-screen overlay completely)
Ensure your PC and console are on wired Ethernet
Keep the game window in 1080p / 60 FPS for best detection

4. Hide Your Real Controller¶

After launching again, several windows will appear. Next you will need to hide your controller. External Mode creates a virtual Xbox 360 controller.

Open HIDHide
Click the checkbox next to your REAL controller
At the bottom, click the checkbox Enable device hiding

Required Step

If you do NOT hide your real controller:
- Your game or remote-play app will read your real inputs
- Vision’s virtual releases will be ignored
- You will get red releases every single shot

Hiding a Controller in HIDHide

5. Run Game Application¶

Whether you use PC Steam / Chiaki / Greenlight / Xbox App:

Open the application
Begin gameplay normally
Vision will output through the virtual Xbox 360 controller

Steam Usage

Steam ignores controllers hidden by HIDHide. You must arrange the controller order for your specific game in Steam as shown below.

6. Steam Controller Settings (PC)¶

Steam ignores hidden devices in HIDHide. Please follow the steps below if you face any issues with your virtual controller output.

In Steam, navigate to your Game Title Page
Click on the controller icon
Enable Steam Input (if disabled) and select Reorder Controllers
Test which output the game is seeing:
- In the Cosmic Vision GUI, set L1 to Rhythm Shot
- If your L1 button shoots, then you know you have the right output
If your output is incorrect, swap the controllers in the Reorder Controller window

Steam Controller Reorder

If using a PlayStation controller, disable their use in Steam completely:

Open your Steam Settings and click on the controller tab
Set PlayStation Controller Support to Not Enabled

7. Quick Reference — Launch Process¶

Repeat the following sequence:

Close anything open (including force-closing Steam from the system tray)
Open HIDHide and Unhide All Devices by clicking the checkbox
Open Cosmic Remote Launcher
Select your options → Launch
After Vision opens: Hide everything except the virtual Xbox 360 controller in HIDHide
Open your preferred Game Application
Adjust Steam controller order, if required

This prevents conflicts and ensures Vision is always the only input source.

8. Learn Cosmic Vision¶

Once External Mode is running smoothly:

Learn the GUI — to learn how to navigate the Cosmic Vision menu
Best Results Guide — to learn how to properly use Cosmic Vision